baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2526420-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for comparing different versions of a cloud based application in a production environment using segregated backend systems
Inventor: BRINKLEY CAPEN
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2015-03-30
Abstract: A first and second version of an application is implemented in a production environment 203, 205. Two or more backend systems are used to implement different versions of the application using the production environment 207. Actual user data is received 209. A first portion of the actual user data is routed and processed in the production environment using a first version of the application and a first backend system 211. A second portion of the actual user data is also routed and processed in the production environment but using a second version of the application and a second backend system 213. Both the first and second portions of actual user data are then processed to produce first and second portions of actual users results data 215, 217. The second portion of actual users results data is analysed to evaluate the operation of the second version of the application in the production environment 219.
Patent GB-2522803-A (GB)
Title: A compact heat exchanger for a heat pump
Inventor: HOFBAUER PETER
IPC: F28F1/10
Filed: 2013-11-25
Abstract: A Vuilleumier heat pump is disclosed in which the hot and cold displacers are disposed with a cylinder wall and an annular space outside the cylinder wall and inside the outer housing has at least one heat exchanger disposed therein. Any volume in the annular space is dead volume. A compact, effective heat exchanger is disclosed that facilitates reducing the dead volume. The heat exchanger is substantially helical with tubes that have a cross section that have a length in the direction of flow between adjacent tubes greater than a length perpendicular to the direction of flow.
Patent GB-2527912-A (GB)
Title: Vibration-reducing structure for four-compression-chamber diaphragm pump
Inventor: CAI YING LIN
IPC: F04B43/02
Filed: 2015-05-01
Abstract: A four-compression-chamber diaphragm pump including a motor, a pump head body 60, a roundel mount 50 situated on the pump head body and four eccentric roundels 52, a diaphragm membrane 70 fixed to the four eccentric roundels through the four operating holes, and four pumping pistons 80, wherein the pump head body includes at least one first curved vibration-reducing positioning structures 65 at each operating hole on the upper side of the pump head body, the diaphragm membrane includes second curved positioning structures 77 at a respective position on the diaphragm membrane, the first positioning structure mates with the corresponding second positioning structure. The first and second positioning structures may be grooves, slots, perforations or protrusions and result in less torque being generated to decrease the strength of vibrations and vibration noise.
Patent GB-2528352-A (GB)
Title: Heating and/or cooking apparatus
Inventor: MCGREEVY JOHN
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 2015-05-06
Abstract: Foodstuff is cooked or heated in a chamber 2 using microwave energy generated by one or more magnetrons 22,24. Chamber 2 has walls forming its base 4, sides 6,8 and roof 14. At least one wall has a projecting portion 16 that depends inwardly into the chamber to increase the effect of the microwave energy. Inwardly protruding portion 16 can be on the roof at a centre axis 20 of the chamber, shortening the height of the chamber, and change in shape into the chamber to intensify microwave energy and/or optimise cooking/heating effects on food in a container 40 on the base 4. The shape of the container and inward projecting portion can be selected to optimise parameters such as temperature, consistency and uniformity of heating. There can be two magnetrons supplying microwave energy into the cavity 2 via channels 30, 32 connecting to chamber walls, a further heating and browning means, a gas extracting fan 44, and a thermal imaging means to detect temperature of the food. The apparatus may be used in a vending machine where a food is selected by a user, moved into the chamber for automatic cooking/heating and dispensed to the consumer.
Patent GB-2528564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in agricultural equipment
Inventor: SPURGEON ROBERT
IPC: A01C3/06
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: A linkage 18 for a chain-driven box-section slat in a manure spreader comprises a mounting tab 11, slidably-mountable within the interior of the box-section 2, and having a generally planar section 12 to engage with a top interior face 21 of the box-section, a connection face to allow the tab to be welded to a chain link such that the mid-line of the chain link is above the mid-line of the slat, and a lower box-engaging portion 14 to engage with a bottom interior face 22 of the box-section. Also provided is a manure spreader using such a linkage, and which might be provided with a plastics floor 23.
Patent GB-2539211-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced coding and decoding using intra block copy mode
Inventor: GUILLAUME LAROCHE
IPC: H04N19/90
Filed: 2015-06-08
Abstract: Decoding video images 1201a,b that are subdivided into spatial subdivisions, wherein a current block of pixels of the current image is to be predicted using an Intra Block Copy mode using a predictor block of pixels of the current image designated by a motion vector or displacement vector associated to the current block. The predictor block may belong to any one of previously decoded spatial subdivisions in the current. Preferably the spatial subdivisions are slices, slice segments, tiles, tile rows or tile columns. These structures normally do not allow intra coding dependencies across their boundaries. A parameter in the bitstream may signal whether or not a predictor block associated to any block of pixels in a subdivision is restricted to lie in that subdivision. The parameter may be local (for the current subdivision) or global (for a collection of subdivisions). Subdivisions which do not depend on other subdivision block for their predictor blocks may be decoded first. Rather than allowing the predictor block to lie in any previously decoded spatial subdivision, a local parameter associated to the current subdivision may specify an area of the current image in which the predictor blocks may lie. Corresponding encoding methods and devices are included.
Patent GB-2529941-A (GB)
Title: Packaging
Inventor: HAMMOND CAROL
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2015-09-07
Abstract: A package comprises a container 2 made from a paperboard, cardboard or other foldable sheet material, and houses at least one blister pack 30. The blister pack is secured within an internal space of the container by means of a frangible connection, breakage of the frangible connection allowing complete removal of the blister pack from the container. The carrier preferably comprises two panels (34, 38, fig. 2) between which the blister pack is received, preferably by sliding. One of the panels may have an opening (36) for movably receiving a blister and the other preferably may have dispensing openings (40). A blocking member (42) may be provided to selectively allow and block movement of a blister into alignment with the dispensing opening. The carrier may further comprise a sachet (100, fig. 6), which contains the blister pack, and which is releasably secured within the container by the frangible connection.
Patent GB-2527253-A (GB)
Title: Improved seal assembly
Inventor: GUNDERSEN ALEXANDER
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: A seal assembly (12) is described for sealing between a shaft (2) and a housing (3). The seal assembly is positioned in an annular region (7) between the shaft and the housing. The seal assembly comprises at least a pair of lip seals (1, 1') that are arranged within the annular region. Each lip seal comprises an energising ring (4) which is partially encapsulated within an annular jacket (5). The jacket of each lip seal further has a lip-shaped part (6) for engagement against one of the shaft or housing. The at least one pair of lip seals are arranged spaced in a radial direction of the shaft. A first of the lip seals provides an inner lip seal (13) where its lip- shaped part seals against the shaft (2), and a second of the lip seals provides an outer lip seal (14) where its lip-shaped part seals against the housing (3). The seal assembly may comprise several pairs of lip seals, and these may be energised collectively through tightening a compression ring (9).
Patent GB-2527017-A (GB)
Title: Compensation of a structured light scanner that is tracked in six degrees-of-freedom
Inventor: ATWELL PAUL C
IPC: G01S17/66
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A method is provided for determining the three dimensional coordinates of points on the surface of an object. The method includes providing a structured light scanner and a coordinate measurement device. The coordinate measurement device tracks the location and orientation of the structured light scanner during operation. The location and orientation data is combined with image frames captured by the scanner to allow registration of the image frames relative to each other. The three-dimensional coordinates of points on the surface of the object may then be determined in the frame of reference of the coordinate measurement device.
Patent GB-2533463-A (GB)
Title: Shower enclosure frame fixing means and method of use thereof
Inventor: PAUL DELANEY
IPC: E06B3/968
Filed: 2015-10-20
Abstract: The apparatus 8 for fixing a first shower frame member 4 to at least a second member 6 comprises a body portion 10 and an engagement member 28. The engagement member engages with the body portion and the first member, with a cam lock 40 fixing them in place. The apparatus may be integrally formed with or detachable from the second member. The engagement member may have a first end comprising a head 30 engageable with the body portion and a second end comprising a threaded section 34 engageable with the first member. The engagement member may be in the form of a cam dowel, and rotation of the cam lock may cause the linear movement of the engagement member. The body portion may include an aperture 26 for receiving the cam lock. The apparatus may be insertable into the second frame member.
Patent GB-2532603-A (GB)
Title: Wound guard
Inventor: JOHN STUART CHIPPERFIELD
IPC: A61F15/00
Filed: 2015-10-27
Abstract: An elongate wound protector with a semi-circular cross section 1, with opposite sides of the wound guard resting on the skin, and a means for connecting the wound shield to the patient. The cover 2 takes the shape of a trough or part of a cylinder or a tube. The incision cover may also comprise flexibly hinged 8, 9 lips or edges 7 to make contact with the skin. The lips 7 may be covered with a glue or adhesive to attach to the skin. The injury cover may also have a pocket extending the length of the exterior of the cover with a free edge to provide an opening. The end of the protector may be stepped to attach to a second protector. Spacers may be clipped to the end to support the guard above the incision. The guard may be supplied flat or part-tubular shaped and be bent or folded into the required shape.
Patent GB-2531664-A (GB)
Title: A light fitting system
Inventor: SIMON CADISCH
IPC: F21V21/04
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: A light fitting system has a light fitting for recessed mounting of a luminaire in a substrate such as a ceiling. The fitting comprises a luminaire support 530 and a base (22, Fig. 7) for receiving the luminaire support 530. The luminaire support 530 may be manipulated or moved relative to the base by a tool 500. The tool 500 may be releasably engaged with the luminaire support 530 to enable angular adjustment or manipulation of the luminaire support 530 in relation to the base 22. Adjustment or removal and replacement of a luminaire from the base 22 may be carried out without dismantling the fitting from the substrate into which it is mounted. The tool comprises two halves 516 that pivot about a pivot joint 510 to permit gripping of the luminaire support 530.
Patent GB-2535365-A (GB)
Title: Downhole pressure/thermal perturbation scanning using high resolution distributed temperature sensing
Inventor: JEFF CHEN
IPC: G01V9/00
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: A system, method and computer readable medium for determining a feature in a wellbore is disclosed. A distributed temperature sensing system is disposed along the wellbore. A thermal perturbation is induced along the wellbore. A profile is determined of temperature change in response to the applied thermal perturbation using the distributed temperature sensing system. The feature of the wellbore is determined using the measured temperature profile.
Patent GB-2535092-A (GB)
Title: Continuous lithium complex grease manufacturing process with a borated additive
Inventor: GIAN LAWRENCE FAGAN
IPC: C10M169/04
Filed: 2014-11-26
Abstract: A continuous process with increased production throughput of a high dropping point lithium complex grease composition comprising the steps of heating a mixture of a C12 to C24 hydroxy fatty acid or a C12 to C24 hydroxy fatty acid ester, an aqueous solution of lithium base and at least one base oil at an elevated temperature; removal of volatiles (i.e., water and methanol, etc.) in a dehydration zone; and transferring the mixture to a recycle line wherein additives, a borated additive and at least one base oil are added to afford a formulated grease composition.
Patent GB-2534529-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article having fully encircling bodyside and garment-side waistband
Inventor: KATHLEEN IRENE BENNETT
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 2014-10-13
Abstract: An absorbent article having a body-facing side and a garment-facing side generally comprises a chassis, a liquid permeable bodyside liner, an absorbent structure, a front bodyside waist elastic member, a rear bodyside waist elastic member, a front garment-side waist elastic member, and a rear garment-side waist elastic member. The chassis has a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region extending between the front waist region and the back waist region. The front and rear bodyside waist elastic members are disposed on the body-facing side of the absorbent article, and the front and rear garment-side waist elastic members are disposed on the garment-facing side of the absorbent article. At least one of the garment-side waist elastic members and the bodyside waist elastic members are configured to fully extend around a waist opening of the absorbent article when the absorbent article is in the wear configuration.
Patent GB-2537763-A (GB)
Title: Compression set downhole clutch
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER DALE RUSSO
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: Compression set downhole clutch (100) can include an upper body (201), a lower body (202), and a hydraulic member (205). The upper body (201) can include at least one engagement surface (204). The lower body (202) can include at least one engagement surface (203). The at least one engagement surface (204) of the upper body (201) and the at least one engagement surface (203) of the lower body (202) can each be configured to couple with one another and rotate in unison in an engaged configuration (102). The hydraulic member (205) can be configured to be responsive to a predetermined pressure; the hydraulic member (205) can also be configured to disengage the engagement surface (204) of the upper body (201) from the engagement surface (203) of the lower body (202).
Patent GB-2543404-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle positioning system
Inventor: PERRY ROBINSON MACNEILLE
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2016-09-08
Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle comprising, receiving a synchronization signal 105, collecting an image of a modulated light source using a rolling shutter camera 110, determining a primary frequency of the rolling shutter image 150 and comparing the primary frequency image to an expected primary frequency image 155,160 to determine a motion or movement of the vehicle. The movement can be a left turn 170, a right turn 175 or no course alteration 165. The modulated light source can be an illuminated sign in a car park. The synchronization signal can be communicated to the vehicle using Bluetooth (RTM), WiFi (RTM) or near field communication. The vehicle can be an autonomous vehicle. Also disclosed is a system to perform the above method.
Patent GB-2555375-A (GB)
Title: Improved methods relating to quality control
Inventor: JO SMISETH
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2016-09-30
Abstract: A method of performing quality control on a subsurface model. Provide several types of data relating to the subsurface model outside of wellbores, e.g. seismic data, well pick data. One of the types of data is wellbore data obtained from a measurement instrument located in a wellbore, e.g. resistivity, acoustic, neutron density measurements. Analyse the data to determine if it contains errors, e.g. using statistical tests. If so, search for the cause of the error. If the cause is detected, correct the error; if not, either ignore the erroneous data or include the erroneous data in the model and allocate an increased uncertainty to it. The latter reduces the influence of the erroneous data on the model. The error analysis may comprise a data consistency test. The erroneous data may be due to outliers and/or systematic errors.
Patent GB-2547308-A (GB)
Title: Acid resistant urease inhibitor containing fertilizer compositions
Inventor: DREW BOBECK
IPC: C05G5/12
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: A fertilizer composition comprising a basic component and a particulate acidic fertilizer having a surface, wherein the surface of the particulate acidic fertilizer is treated with the basic component. Also disclosed is a fertilizer composition comprising a basic component and a particulate urease inhibitor containing urea source having a surface, wherein the surface of the particulate urease inhibitor containing urea source is treated with the basic component. Further disclosed is a fertilizer composition comprising a particulate urease inhibitor containing urea source, a particulate acidic fertilizer and a basic component; the basic component is used to treat the surface of the particulate urease inhibitor containing urea source and/or the particulate acidic fertilizer. Preferably, the particulate acidic fertilizer is selected from phosphates or sulfates. The basic component may comprise organic carboxylic or sulfonic acid salts, metal oxides, metal hydroxides, metal alkoxides, metal carbonates, metal bicarbonates or amines. Preferably, the urease inhibitor is N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT). Methods of making the compositions are also provided. The fertilizer composition of the invention provides an improved urease inhibitor storage time by reducing the impact of acidic conditions, particularly acidic characteristics arising from the combination of a urease inhibitor with an acidic fertilizer.
Patent GB-2557644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to flow optimised washcoating
Inventor: PAUL LINDSEY ROUNCE
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: A method of applying a non-homogenous catalyst coating to a surface comprising the steps of: partially masking the surface with a first template, which can cover the low velocity gradient contours of the surface; applying a first washcoat slurry to the parts of the surface not masked by the template; partially masking the surface with a second template, which can cover the high velocity gradient contours; and applying a second washcoat slurry. The first template can be removed prior to masking with the second template. The two slurries, which may have different compositions, can be applied in a single or multiple passes and the coating application can be focussed on a front portion of the surface. The second slurry may have a lower platinum group metal (PGM) content than the first slurry. The method may include a step where the second template is oriented following the step of partially masking of the surface with the second template. The method can also comprise stabilisation, drying and calcining of the exhaust flow catalyst.
Patent GB-2559980-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle lamp fender alignement assembly
Inventor: ABU JAHAN
IPC: F21V21/08
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: A motor vehicle having a fender to headlamp alignment assembly. The alignment assembly comprises a fender having an external surface, a headlamp, the headlamp having an external surface; and a bracket for aligning the fender to the headlamp. The bracket includes a first locating feature, a second locating feature and a third locating feature. The first locating feature is configured to secure the bracket to the fender. The second locating feature is configured to align the fender external surface and the headlamp external surface. The third locating feature is configured to secure the bracket to the body in white (BiW). The second locating feature is compliant so that the fender and headlamp remain moveable in at least one axis relative to one another until the fender is secured to the BiW using the third locating feature, so that a substantially flush condition may be provided between the respective external surfaces of the fender and headlamp. The second locating feature may be a slot. The lamp housing may include a projection, such as a cruciform, to cooperate with the second locating feature.
Patent GB-2548245-A (GB)
Title: One-sided fastener assembly and methods and systems for installing the same
Inventor: BLAKE ALEXANDER SIMPSON
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2017-03-08
Abstract: A one-sided fastener assembly 300 for use in coupling an assembly stack-up 400 includes a sleeve 302 comprising an outer cylindrical surface 316 and an inner tapered surface 318 oriented at a first angle with respect to the outer surface 316. The inner tapered surface 318 defines an opening 320 extending through the sleeve 302. The fastener assembly 300 also includes a core 304 extending along an axis and configured for insertion into the opening 320. The core 304 includes an outer tapered surface oriented at a second angle with respect to the axis configured for engagement with the sleeve inner tapered surface 318 such that insertion of the core 304 into the sleeve 302 causes radial expansion of the sleeve 302 creating an interference fit with the assembly stack-up 400 to complete installation of the one-sided fastener assembly 300.
Patent GB-2550797-A (GB)
Title: Steerable hydraulic jetting nozzle, and guidance system for downhole boring device
Inventor: BRUCE L BREWER
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2016-01-29
Abstract: A hydraulic jetting assembly is provided herein. The jetting assembly includes a jetting hose, with a jetting nozzle at its distal end. The jetting nozzle comprises a tubular stator body having a fluid discharge slot, and a tubular rotor body residing within a bore of the stator body. The jetting nozzle has one or more bearings residing between the stator body and the surrounding rotor body to accommodate relative rotational movement. The jetting nozzle includes a proximal end configured to sealingly connect to an end of a jetting hose, and to receive a high pressure jetting fluid. Preferably, the nozzle has an outer diameter that is equivalent to or slightly larger than an outer diameter of the jetting hose. Preferably, the jetting assembly has at least three actuator wires configured to induce a controlled bending moment at its distal end, thereby providing for a steerable downhole tool. Jetting collars may be placed along the jetting hose to overcome drag force.